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Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,705

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,029

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,100 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,872 $19,521
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Universal garage door opener 250 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Compass 100  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Tech Package   3,700
Floor mats   115
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125 940
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Proximity key 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Universal garage door opener 225 291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Compass 90  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Premium Tech Package   3,334
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 9,600 5,165
Options (change) 8,640 4,658
Destination 700 850
Total Price $33,400 $26,705
Total Invoice $30,212 $25,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,093
Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine181hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,400$26,705
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$26,705
Total Invoice$30,212$25,029
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,122$25,029

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,405$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0900

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in106.3 in
Length145.6 in178.3 in
Width66.3 in70.1 in
Height55.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested322585%
Total Not Requested57515%

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